Clifden Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Clifden Compares
Clifden vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Clifden | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,937 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Clifden is a locality 510 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2460. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Clarence Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Clifden has a population of 27 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,937, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 4 (14.8% of residents).
Housing in Clifden includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 10 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clifden scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Clifden is part of the Inverell - Tenterfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Clifden Details
| Postcode | 2460 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 27 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,937/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,100/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 3.5 persons |
| Area | 41.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (14.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -29.5361627 |
| Longitude | 152.9806404 |
| Distance from Sydney | 510 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Inverell - Tenterfield |
| Local Government | Clarence Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (11.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 13 (48.1%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (18.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Clifden
Same Postcode (2460)
More Clifden Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.